Day One

Well we got here in style, Internet check in for the flight, a very easy bag drop at Gatwick, and before we knew it the flight was being called. I can recommend Virgin Airlines to anyone, the seat pitch is ample. Mind you we were a bit spoiled 'cos the flight was only half full, there were actually over 40 seats empty around us which allowed for a full stretch out for a couple of hours each. The grub was brill, the booze was free and the cabin crew superb, push back was on time and we arrived 25 minutes ahead of schedule, what more could one ask?Arrival procedures in the states are tight but smooth, if a little lengthy. The usual attempted con at the car rental, with the guy saying we wouldn't get any cases into an "economy" car, but we refused a costly upgrade and stayed with it. Turns out that they had no "economy" cars, and they were all "compacts", which turns out to be the same size as my Rover 400, so plenty of room for the four cases and the Duty Free.The hotel is much as I remember it from 2001, still as plush as ever but with Internet access now. Yesterday was supposed to be a chill day, but due to the time change I woke early (3.57 A.M to be exact). We had an appointment in the evening and needed Dollars, so went looking for a bank. Found a Bank of America and it was easy to open an account, which means we do not have to carry cash around the country, and certainly makes one feel a little safer.Managed a chill in the pool later in the day, but no sunbathing, the temp was only 72F, mind you the Hot Spa was 104F, felt like a Lobster must feel, but a quick dip in the pool cured that.Managed to make the appointment at Kissimmee, later than planned due to an RTA on the only road going there, but eventually found the house and the guy selling the Virago. What a super bike, and a lovely couple. They even invited us to join them for dinner, but having bargained him down slightly on the price we felt it would overstay our welcome if we accepted. To cut a long story short, Jane is now the proud owner of the motorcycle, and tomorrow we should be able to change the title in Tampa.(pics later when I find out how to do it)